TE Devin Funchess named freshman all-American by FWAA

Tight end Devin Funchess led Michigan with five touchdown catches, and now has been named an FWAA freshman all-American.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

Devin Funchess led Michigan in touchdown catches.

Now, he's catching some national recognition.

The Michigan tight end was named Monday to the Football Writers Association of America's all-freshman team. He was the country's only tight end to make the team.

Funchess finished with 15 catches for 234 yards and five touchdowns, and was named all-Big Ten honorable mention by the media. He made various all-league freshman teams, including from ESPN.com and BTN.

The 6-foot-5, 229-pounder had a hot start to the season, logging four catches for 106 yards and one touchdown in his first extended action against Air Force. He had eight catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns in the nonconference season, becoming one of Michigan's biggest surprises.

His production declined in the conference season, never hauling in more than one catch in a game, but still led the Wolverines with five touchdown catches.